Notes For Reference:-　

Species, Varieties, or Forms in the Genus Lamium:

Lamium album var. barbatum / Odorikosou
Lamium album var. barbatum(white) / Shirobanaodorikosou
Lamium ambiguus / Manekigusa
Lamium amplexicaule / Hotokenoza
Lamium hybridum  / Momijibahimeodorikosou
Lamium purpureum / Himeodorikosou
Lamium purpureum f. albiflorum / Shirobanahimeodorikosou
　

Lamium ambiguus / Manekigusa マネキグサ

The Japanese name Manekigusa for Lamium ambiguus is derived from the flower's atmosphere, which may be associated with hand gestures used to invite or lure someone. It is a perennial herb that reaches a height of 40-70cm. Leaves are of opposite phyllotaxis, in the shape of a 3-8cm-long orbicular ovate with some wrinkles on the surfaces. Axils on the upper parts bear dark red-purple labiate flowers. Bloom time: August-September.